ICON plc ICLR enters the second half of 2026 with an uneven investment profile. Customer demand signals improved in the latest quarter, but the operating model has not yet shown a clean recovery. That split matters for investors weighing the stock. Backlog and bookings point to better commercial traction, while margins, earnings and internal controls … Read more
These 3 Tailwinds Could Make International Stocks Fly for Years. Should You Buy Them?
The whipping post
Key Points For a very long stretch, owning an index fund tracking anything other than U.S. tech stocks often felt like risking a slow tax on your portfolio. Then, 2025 broke the pattern. The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: IXUS) is up by 29% in the past 12 months, well ahead of … Read more
Tesla's Solid Q2 Delivery Report Sent Elon Musk's Stock Down 6%. What Happened?
The whipping post
Key Points Electric vehicle powerhouse Tesla reported its second-quarter production and delivery numbers Thursday. Although these figures beat analysts’ expectations, the stock fell sharply after the report was released. This one-day stumble means little for this usually volatile ticker. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › By all accounts, the stock … Read more
The Fourth of July Investing Lesson Most People Miss
Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). The Fortune That Began with an Act of Defiance Happy Fourth of July! Few stories capture the American entrepreneurial spirit better than Cornelius Vanderbilt’s in the early 1800s. This was at the very start of his career, before he became the railroad and shipping … Read more
ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI Is Headed for a $1 Trillion IPO. The Biggest Winner Could Be Microsoft Stock.
Key Points Microsoft holds a roughly 27% stake in OpenAI, valued at about $135 billion when the deal was struck. OpenAI confirmed a confidential IPO filing in June and is reportedly leaning toward a 2027 listing at a $1 trillion valuation. Microsoft trades nearly 30% below its 52-week high despite growing revenue 18% last quarter. … Read more